By Michael J. Dvorchak and Melanie L. Clouser, Dvorchak Enterprises LLC, and A. David Harbourne, Harbourne Consulting LLC Over the past three decades suppliers to the aerospace coatings industry, paint companies, the USAF, US Army, US Navy, US Coast Guard and civil aviation entities have – with limited success – tried to implement the use of UV cure coatings. The benefits of … [Read more...] about Aerospace UV Cured Coatings: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Automotive & Transportation
The RadTech UV Clearcoat Durability Study: How Paint Performance is Assessed by Ford Motor Company
By Christopher M. Seubert, PhD, Ford Motor Company RadTech and Ford Motor Company have teamed up to conduct an extensive study to evaluate the longterm performance of UV-curable clearcoats designed for exterior and interior automotive applications. This study is intended to follow up on a 2003 study that included in-depth chemical and physical analyses on what was, at the … [Read more...] about The RadTech UV Clearcoat Durability Study: How Paint Performance is Assessed by Ford Motor Company
UV-Related Papers Presented at WCX18
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology SAE World Congress was renamed in 2018, now branded as WCXTM18: SAE World Congress Experience. Held April 9 through 11 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, the event was billed as the place "where collaboration and imagination converge to create new solutions for common industry challenges. Where expertise and experience … [Read more...] about UV-Related Papers Presented at WCX18
Global Trends Influence Automotive Design
By Mary Ellen Rosenberger, founder and managing director, Bayspring Solutions Editor's Note: Energy curing technologies will play a significant role as manufacturers comply with global regulations. The author's perpective on future trends provides a look at what is on the horizon. How are global requirements for lightweighting and reduction of GHG emissions affecting … [Read more...] about Global Trends Influence Automotive Design
Energy-Curable Coatings for Automotive Interiors: A More Suitable Alternative to 1K and 2K Coatings
By Marcus Hutchins, technical specialist, and Jennifer McClung, development chemist, allnex USA Introduction The words "driving experience" have grown to mean more to consumers than improved fuel economy, safety or drivability. Cars today are all about providing the driver with an interactive, customizable, luxury experience, requiring new technologies to meet the owner's … [Read more...] about Energy-Curable Coatings for Automotive Interiors: A More Suitable Alternative to 1K and 2K Coatings